Buying Used Cars vs Certified Pre-Owned

There are used cars and then there are Certified Pre-Owned cars. While both types of vehicles are technically used cars, there are several major differences between them. To help you choose which one is a better fit for your needs, we at Feldman Chevrolet of Lansing have put together this detailed Buying Used vs. Certified guide.

Shoppers in the areas of Lansing, East Lansing, and Grand Ledge should read ahead to see whether they should buy a used or a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle!

 

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Overview of Buying a Used Car

There are a few aspects that used cars and Certified Pre-Owned cars have in common starting with the most obvious—both types of cars have been owned and driven before. This means that all Certified Pre-Owned cars are used cars, but not all used cars are Certified Pre-Owned.

For a vehicle to become certified, it needs to meet several different qualifications, which can vary depending on the manufacturer of a specific model. All Certified Pre-Owned vehicles go through a certification process and must meet the following criteria:

• Have under a certain number of miles on the odometer
• Be under a certain number of years old—typically four or five
• Have a nearly spotless vehicle history report
• Be able to pass a thorough multi-point inspection

Traditional used vehicles don’t normally go through as meticulous of an inspection. However, there are many used vehicles out there that meet and exceed these expectations as well without the certification.

The Pros of Buying a Used Car or Certified Pre-Owned Car

There are many pros for buying a used car as well as for a Certified Pre-Owned car. Traditional used cars can give you a bit more wiggle room in your budget and give you an expansive selection to choose from. You have every model year up to this point to browse as well as makes and models of all shapes and sizes including ones that are no longer in production.

Certified Pre-Owned cars, on the other hand, offer shoppers guaranteed “like-new” quality. Since each certified vehicle goes through an extensive inspection process, you can count on it being of the highest quality.

Going with a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle also might open doors to different payment options. Depending on the Certified Pre-Owned model that you pick out, you may be able to lease it rather than buy it. This will help you stretch your budget and may even enable you to bump up a trim level or to a luxury Certified Pre-Owned car.

Ready to Find Your Next Pre-Owned Vehicle?

We at Feldman Chevrolet of Lansing are thrilled that you’re thinking about making your next vehicle a quality pre-owned vehicle. As you can see, there are benefits with buying either a traditional used car or a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle.

At our dealership, we proudly offer a wide selection of both for shoppers in the areas of Lansing, East Lansing, and Grand Ledge to choose from. Browse our inventory today and give us a call to schedule a test drive!

 

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